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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1926
Page
2
Large reduction sale advertises deep cuts on ladies hosiery powder laces tweeds flannel blankets quilts and millinery. Items include art silk hose in several shades bricks of face powder and woolen goods with sale prices drastically below usual tags. Ends with a note of limited stock and swift purchases.
After months of destructive fires the town faces disorganization and costly losses. Citizens urge the Municipal Council to raise a special loan to fund new fire fighting engines and a reliable water supply to prevent repeats and protect the community.
A large fire in Manila County caused alarm Monday night. The unoccupied building between HK Doak's hairdressing shop and Patwesni's bakery burned, discovered at midnight after residents slept through the show. Volunteers and emergency crews aided by Mackenzie & Son Ltd engineers worked to contain the fire and limit spread to nearby shops.
Manilla edged Werris Creek by a small margin in a hard fought game marked by slippery ground and many delays. Key moments included L Bennett’s spectacular sideline goal and Adnam's swift try as Manilla led 8 nil before Main’s missed goal attempts.
The second test match at Lord's opened with Australia batting after winning the toss. Collins fell for 1, Bardsley and Macartney built a stand, then collapsed to leave 438 for 8 by day’s end with Bardsley 173 not out. England ended day two with Hobbs and Sutcliffe finishing strong, Sutcliffe 72, Hobbs near a century, crowd around 33,000. Australia totaled 389 declared, with strong bowling from Kilner and Tate.
The life of Adam Park, Ayrshire born rancher and pioneer in the Manilla district, is recalled. He expanded Glen Barra holdings, built roads, drained land, and fostered education and hospitality. Survived by two marriages and numerous children, his work and character are praised as a model for Australia’s development.
Workmen's Compensation Act prompts likely Australian company withdrawal with 70 to 80 British agencies in Australia may also abstain. A cable to London principals seeks guidance as underwriters plan a decisive meeting today.
The State faces a looming deficit of about £800000 as funds run short. Lang had promised a curtailment in the budget yet railway expenses are expected to exceed £1,000,000 for the year amid mounting financial strain.
Sydney attendance at a Monday night banquet for Premier Lang, hosted by Railway and Tramway employees in appreciation of his services. During the National Anthem several guests could not or would not rise.
Cobham’s Sydney departure is postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday with potential further delay. A large sale of stock furniture and plants is planned tomorrow at Namoi Park.
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